Smartek ST-X500 - Manual (Page 13)

Page12 Steam press Instruction Manual
USE OF THE PRESSING CUSHION --
Some garments have been constructed with details, such as darts, curved seams and shoulder pads, which are not intended to be pressed flat a
Pressing Cushion is supplied with your Steam Press for use with these areas.
a. Use the cushion whenever pressing areas where no creases are desired or to shape tailored garments.
b. Place the area to be pressed onto the Ironing Board.
c. Place the Pressing Cushion under the dart, seam. Etc.
d. Making sure the area to be pressed is raised, lower the Pressing Plate, The raised area is the only area the plate should contact.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT attempt to lower the Pressing Plate to its lowest position or lock the Pressing Plate against the Ironing Board
with the Pressing Cushion in place. You MAY DAMAGE the Steam Press by doing so.
e. Raise the Pressing Plate after a few seconds.